Actor Nagarjuna has opened up about his worries with mobile phone security, and the ever-growing cybercrime. He spoke at the Suraksha Ka Tiranga Cyber Awareness Programme, organized by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau in Hyderabad. During the talk he also said, that he keeps changing his phone password quite often, because he is scared of being hacked.
Why Does Nagarjuna Change His Phone Password
Nagarjuna shared that he remains uneasy about someone getting access to his phone and personal details. so as a kind of small safeguard, he changes his phone password every 15 days, and his Wi-Fi password every month. He said, ”I carry a phone, but I am always worried about who will hack into it”.
He also talked about how he avoids keeping photographs on his phone, mainly due to privacy concerns. And he added that public figures have to be extra careful with digital security, because one slip can become a big problem. He further mentioned the risks faced by senior citizens, who might not always spot scams quickly.
Nagarjuna then recalled suspicious phone calls, where the caller tried to pose as a bank official. In one case, the person attempted to convince him to invest in stocks and equities. He also spoke about receiving calls from people claiming to be customs officials about a suspicious package that was allegedly sent to Iran.
He said, ”Around 4-5 years ago, I got a call from someone posing as a bank officer and saying, ‘Would you like me to invest in stocks and equities?’ Usually, my relationship manager from my bank calls, but this was another call which came. He was so good at marketing this thing, and finally, when I was not giving in, he kept trying to persuade me and called me smart.”
As per Nagarjuna, those callers tried to keep him engaged on the call and persuade him that the package had narcotics inside. Luckily one of his relatives contacted the Cyber Crime department, so things did not go further. With all these experiences, Nagarjuna emphasized the need to stay sharp against cyber fraud, and to protect personal information while using the internet.